Ramblers make defensive stand to save victory

12:01 AM,
Nov. 17, 2012

Written by

Ken Weingartner
| For NJ Press Media

A year ago, the Carteret High football team saw a perfect season ended by a first-round loss in the NJSIAA sectional playoffs.

Facing a similar scenario last night against A.L. Johnson, the Ramblers found a way to stave off an upset.

Tyler Rodriguez made a tackle for a loss on third down and Leo Llanos broke up a pass on fourth-and-6 from Carteret's 15-yard line with 53 seconds to play to help the No. 1-seeded Ramblers post a 24-21 win over No. 8 Johnson in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 2 playoffs. ...

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